Theater News

Life Sucks. But Its Rush Policy Doesn't.

The new riff on Chekhov begins an uptown run on June 4.

Kimberly Chatterjee, Michael Schantz, Stacey Linnartz, Austin Pendleton, Nadia Bowers, Barbara Kinglsey, and Jeff Biehl in the original Wild Project production of Life Sucks.
Kimberly Chatterjee, Michael Schantz, Stacey Linnartz, Austin Pendleton, Nadia Bowers, Barbara Kinglsey, and Jeff Biehl in the original Wild Project production of Life Sucks.
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Wheelhouse Theater Company's return engagement of Aaron Posner's Life Sucks., an acclaimed adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, has announced a rush policy. Each day starting one hour prior to curtain, a limited amount of $29 general rush tickets will be available for purchase at the box office. Rush tickets are subject to availability and can be purchased with cash or credit card. There is a limit of two rush tickets per person, and rush seating locations will be determined by the box office.

Life Sucks., which recently ran at the Wild Project, transfers to Theater Row's Acorn Theatre for a 14-week run, June 4-September 1. Jeff Wise directs.

The cast of Life Sucks. will feature original cast members Nadia Bowers as Ella, Kimberly Chatterjee as Sonia, Barbara Kingsley as Babs, Stacey Linnartz as Pickles, Austin Pendleton as the Professor, and Michael Schantz as Dr. Aster. For the Acorn run, Kevin Isola will play Vanya, originated downtown by Jeff Biehl, who earned a Drama Desk nomination for his performance.

The production will feature scenic design by Brittany Vasta, costume design by Christopher Metzger, lighting design by Drew Florida, sound design by Mark Van Hare, and nd prop design by Deb Gaouette.